The purpose of this book is to show that Frobel's educational theories were based on psychological views of a type much more modern than is at all generally understood. Most educationists have read The Education of Man, but few outside the kindergarten world are likely to have bestowed much thought on Froebel's later writings. It is in these, however, that we see Froebel watching with earnest attention that earliest mental development which is now regarded as a distinct chapter in mental science, but which was then largely, if not entirely ignored.

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BABY BRUIN

By Myra A. Buck

Baby Bruin was the pet name of a very little bear. He lived with Father and Mother Bear far away in the dark forest.

Father and Mother Bear were very fond of their little son and always did whatever they could to please him. Baby Bruin had many good times all by himself, roaming around in the woods near his home. He loved to smell the wild flowers, and to listen to the birds singing in the trees overhead. Sometimes he caught a glimpse of the pretty, blue sky. At night, when in his little bed, made of soft

moss and leaves he saw the man-in-the-moon high above the tree tops, peeping down at him. There were so many nice things to see and do, Baby Bruin was always a happy little bear.

He enjoyed running, jumping and climbing the trees. It was fun to toss the pine needles about, to roll in them, and to make a nice soft bed to rest upon. Often he would fill a little basket with ripe red berries to take home to Mother Bear.

With the little squirrels he liked to play hide-andseek and would share with them his nuts and acorns. He liked to play tag with Bunny Rabbit through the little paths of the wood. When Mr. Hoot-Owl from his hole in the tree called out, "Who! Who! Who!" Baby Bruin always danced about and clapped with delight for Mr. Owl and he were jolly good friends.

Sometime Father and Mother Bear took long walks with their little son. They left the dark forest and traveled out into the big fields where sweet wild flowers grew. Sometimes they stopped by some quiet stream to rest or to catch fish for their dinner. Often they came to where noisy brooks went dashing, splashing over the stones. Baby Bruin liked the splashing,

"Come Baby Bruin, come and play"
Was what the water seemed to say.

Oh, what fun this little bear had trying to race with the noisy brooks as they ran swiftly, swiftly on their way to the great river.

After a nice supper of bread and honey, he would sit on Father Bear's knee and listen to stories about the brave bears who roamed the forests long ago. When it was his bed time Mother Bear took him in her arms and rocked him to sleep. Then she tucked